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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,872.11, 49,320.58 and 19,733.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,872.11, 49,320.58 and 19,733.64 is: 29,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,872.11 : 49,320.58 = 19,733.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,872.11/49,320.58 = 19,733.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,872.11x = 49,320.58 × 19,733.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,872.11x = 973,274,570.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,274,570.31/32,872.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,607.91

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